Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Orzo
  1. Warm up a large frying pan over a medium heat.

  2. Slice 8–10 oz (220 g) of smoked sausage.

  3. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and fry the sausages on both sides until browned (about 2 minutes each side). Remove and set aside.

  4. Cook 1 lb (450 g) of shrimp in the same frying pan for 1–2 minutes on each side until pink. Season with ½ teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and set aside.

  5. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter.

  6. Finely slice or mince 3 garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  7. Add 8 oz (225 g) of orzo pasta and toast for 2–3 minutes.

  8. Pour in 2 cups (480 ml) of chicken broth and season with ½ teaspoon each of Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.

  9. Stir in ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream, ½ cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, and ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan.

  10. Then add 2 cups (60g) of fresh spinach and cook until the spinach has wilted.

  11. Return the shrimp and sausage to the pan. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and give everything a good stir. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

  12. Serve with freshly chopped chives or parsley and enjoy!

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍝Pasta

CuisineCajun

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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